The College Football Playoffs feature some 2026 NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks . Steelers Now will monitor their stock watch!
STOCK UP: Ty Simpson , Alabama
If not for Fernando Mendoza, Simpson likely would be the hottest stock available. If you aren't impressed by this game, I'm not sure what to tell you.
Any other average QB wouldn't have the mental toughness and drive to get beat up in Auburn, then thrashed by Georgia, and then face a 17-point deficit… and somehow grind out a win. Make no mistake, Simpson is proving to be among the cream of the crop.
He will have a lot of decisions to consider come January. For now… The stock is soaring.
Playoff Stats: 18-of-29 (62.1% comp. rate), 232 yards (8.0 yards/attempt), 2 TD
MDDB Rank:
No. 9, QB3
STOCK UP: John Mateer, Oklahoma
The hand injury was highlighted throughout the pregame coverage. Notably, before the surgery, he was throwing for over 300 yards per game. Afterwards? Things dipped down to under 200 yards per game.
Mateer played his best game in weeks–maybe even since his hand surgery. He threw for over 300 yards, accounted for all three of the Sooners touchdowns, and had Alabama on the ropes early.
Unfortunately, a costly turnover and a resurgent Simpson-led Crimson Tide offense overcame the 17 point deficit. While signs point to Mateer returning to school… Did he do enough to declare for the draft?
Playoff Stats: 26-of-41 (63.4% comp. rate), 307 yards (7.5 yards/attempt), 2 TD, INT, Rush TD
MDDB Rank:
No. 118, QB7
STOCK DOWN: Carson Beck , Miami (FL)
It wasn't an awful game. It wasn't certainly a good one, either, for Beck. He completed 70% of his throws, but only 5.2 yards per attempt. He did enough to win.
Carson Beck, Miami Athletics
By enough, he simply didn't need to turn the ball over. The ground attack led the way most of the day for Miami, but Beck wants to help his stock… he might need bigger performances.
For now, the stock is slightly down for Beck.
Playoff Stats: 14-of-20 (70% comp. rate), 103 yards (5.2 yards/attempt), TD
MDDB Rank:
No. 109, QB6
STOCK UP: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Chances are Chambliss isn't declaring for the NFL draft. Heck, if you're a betting man, bet he will return to school in 2026 (don't take my advice to heart). However, Chambliss and company had the Rebels not missing Lane Kiffin on Saturday.
Ole Miss handled Tulane with ease and Chambliss showed that he should've been in the Heisman conversation. He scored three total touchdowns and accounted for over 300 all purpose yards.
So while the chances are very likely he is headed back to school in 2026… for now, stock is up!
Playoff Stats: 23-of-29 (79.3% comp. rate), 282 yards (9.7 yards/attempt), TD, 2 Rush TD
MDDB Rank:
No. 258, QB13
STOCK UP: Dante Moore , Oregon
The greatest piece to the Steelers' 2026 QB puzzle may rest in the hands of Moore. In a draft class that has begun to thin out, Moore may declare for the simple fact he is near guaranteed to be a top-ten pick.
Saturday night, Moore dominated the Dukes defense. He threw three touchdowns and rushed for another–and that was just the first half of the game! Moore left no doubt about why he is in the first round conversation.
Playoff Stats: 19-of-27 (70.4% comp. rate), 313 (11.6 yards/attempt), 4 TD, 2 INT, Rush TD
MDDB Rank:
No. 3, QB2
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : 2026 NFL Draft QB Stock Report: Playoff Round One Edition!
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